CHRIS Holder tonight claimed his maiden world title after a dramatic meeting in Torun. The Pirates captain, who lives in Bearwood, edged out Nicki Pedersen after both men had reached the semi-finals in Poland. And after Holder controversially
CARETAKER-boss Dennis Rofe was left to rue seeing Cherries concede a “crucial” first goal as they slipped to a 1-0 defeat at Coventry today. First-team coach Rofe took charge of team affairs at the Ricoh Arena following the midweek departure of
A dog fell 150ft and died at Durdle Door this afternoon. The Springer Spaniel fell over the edge while chasing birds around 3.55pm. A Coastguard spokesman said: "We would urge people to keep their dogs on leads when near cliff tops."
RARE native elm trees on Brownsea Island are being protected under a new monitoring scheme in a bid to save them from Dutch Elm Disease. The 80 trees are believed to be the only such group of semi-mature elms in Dorset, and are survivors of the
DAVID McGoldrick bagged the only goal of a dour contest as Cherries slipped deeper into the League One relegation mire following defeat by fellow strugglers Coventry. McGoldrick, who spent time on loan with Cherries in 2007, netted after 62 minutes
HUNDREDS of people attended a charity fete organised by a plucky 10-year-old Poole schoolgirl. The event, in aid of the Diabetes UK and Bowel Cancer UK charities, has already raised £1,400 – and the money is still rolling in. Young Ella Wilson
A MOTORCYCLIST has been taken to hospital after there were two crashes within two hours on the Puddletown bypass. The first accident happened at around 6pm on Friday on the westbound carriageway of the A35 at Yellowham Hill. Two cars were involved
RESIDENTS in Poole are being asked for their views on the best way to provide day centres for older and disabled people in future. The council runs two day centres, Sea View and Poole Day Centre, both in Parkstone, and funds places at two other
THE idea of imposing a late-night levy on bars and clubs or introducing a blanket closing time will be considered as ways of improving Bournemouth’s night-time economy. The town’s licensing board is keeping an open mind on the Government’s two
“THE children were absolutely in awe.” That was the reaction when Paralympian Sarah Storey visited Springdale First School in Broadstone. She won four cycling gold medals at London 2012 in the C5 class, and is so far ahead of her rivals she
HEALTH workers have picketed a meeting of NHS chiefs over proposals they fear will mean less pay and poorer working conditions. Members of Unison, representing various NHS workers, gathered with banners outside the Poole NHS Foundation Trust’s
HUNDREDS of people attended a funeral to celebrate the lives of two sisters from Whiteparish who were killed during the holiday of a lifetime in North Africa. The service at All Saints Church gave thanks for the lives of 23-year-old Tara and 21
PARENTS have vented their anger after their son gave up on waiting for a bus and called for a taxi. Ashley Roy finished his after-school club at the Bourne Academy in Bournemouth and his parents said he was stood at the bus stop in Hadow Road for
A MAN was jailed after admitting carrying a knife in public. Paul Mulcahy, 37, of no fixed address, was sentenced to two months in prison at Bournemouth Crown Court yesterday. The court heard police were called to Twynham Road in Southbourne
A COUNTRY pub which suffered severe flooding in July when the River Stour burst its banks, has only just re-opened its doors. The 15th century Coventry Arms at Corfe Mullen took two months to dry out after water started seeping up through the drains
THERE are times when only something deliciously decadent will do. National Chocolate Week (October 8-14) is a great excuse for wine lovers to indulge in the sweeter side of life. Whether pairing dark wine labels with chocolate, or a fun fizz with
T.Rextasy held a big 1970s party at Bournemouth Pavilion on Friday night. Glam rock fans turned up in wigs and feather boas to see the T.Rex tribute act and were soon on their feet and down the front strutting their stuff. T.Rextasy are one of
BUDDING young artists from Boscombe are being invited to pick up a paintbrush and make their mark on an inspirational piece of local artwork. The mural in Boscombe’s Sovereign Shopping Centre is being designed and painted by young people from local
THE first 5 Quays Walk around the waterfront of Poole is set to take place tomorrow. Taking in Lifeboat, West, Great and Poole quays along with Fisherman’s Dock, the circular walk on Sunday is the inaugural round walk of the town. Organised
BY the time you read this the Nick Clegg ‘sorry’ song will hopefully be number one in the charts, making thousands for a children’s hospital... and reminding the rest of us just why this man must be the stupidest person in politics. Having
A 21-YEAR-OLD man was subjected to a “serious sexual assault” at a beauty spot just yards from the seafront. Detectives are investigating after the young man was attacked by another man close to the edge of Boscombe Chine Gardens, next to Bournemouth
JAMES PARRY of Bonvils Road, Worth Matravers, Swanage. Proved in absence that he was the person in whose name a Vauxhall was registered under the Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994 when it did not meet the insurance requirements of section 144A
STEPHEN GILDAY of Symes Road, Hamworthy, Poole. Proved in absence that he was the person in whose name a Vauxhall was registered under the Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994 when it did not meet the insurance requirements of section 144A of the
JASON BEKIR aged 23 of Palmerston Road, Bournemouth. Proved in absence that he was the person in whose name a Ford was registered under the Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994 when it did not meet the insurance requirements of section 144A of
I AGREE with what Ken Adams says about green bin waste and second charges. Before recycling started, all our waste from home and garden went into one bin and was removed. The service was not free as it was part of the rates that we all paid
YET another public house, the Sandacres, has been requisitioned by a major trading outlet. Unsurprisingly their community liaison officer talks of people welcoming Tesco Express stores “because they regenerate buildings no longer in use, such as
MICROCHIPPED bins which caused widespread concern across Bournemouth six years ago have been introduced in Dorset – almost without comment. Thousands of new recycling, rubbish and food waste bins have been delivered to homes in Christchurch and
SCOTT PAUL CONDRON aged 25 of Gunville Down Road, Blandford Camp, Blandford Forum. Proved in absence that he was the person in whose name a Ford was registered under the Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994 when it did not meet the insurance requirements
PETER BARTON MCFALL aged 46 of Sheldrake Road, Christchurch. Proved in absence that he was the person in whose name a vehicle was registered under the Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994 when it did not meet the insurance requirements of section
MY mother and I would like to thank the Echo and Condor Ferries for the for the opportunity of winning tickets to the Channel Islands. We thoroughly enjoyed using the offer on Saturday September 29, blessed with sunshine and a fairly smooth crossing
WITH people losing their jobs, cuts in pay or hours and petrol increases – why are Poole residents faced with a 20 per cent increase on bin charges? The notice issued with green bins for garden waste states that the £31 annual charge for 2013 can
Cherries struggling to create chances. Steve Fletcher is warming up as if he is coming on. Sub: Fletcher on for Barnard. #afcb Fletcher on, resort to old battle plan — @Whiteldm 06 October 2012 @neilperrettecho
POLICE are appealing for public help to trace thieves who fled with 14 paintings from an art gallery in Boscombe. The raiders struck at the Moontree Gallery and Holistic Health Centre on Sea Road some time between 5.45pm on Thursday, September
A REWARD of £10,000 is being offered for information that leads detectives to burglars who stole a safe containing valuable jewellery. The raiders struck in the village of Godshill near Fordingbride in the New Forest between 6pm and 10pm on Wednesday
NEIL Middleditch has delivered a wake-up call to Pirates’ lower order by warning them to up their game – or forget about Elite League glory. Pirates boss Middleditch issued the rallying cry after Poole’s grand final chances suffered a huge injury
Chris Holder admits he must keep his cool in the heat of battle if he is to triumph on his date with destiny. The Pirates captain is preparing for the biggest meeting of his career as he bids to claim his first world title. Bearwood-based Holder
